Obituaries
Plymouth, Indiana and Marshall County , IN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Plymouth, Indiana and Marshall County
Theresa K. Klingerman
Mar 28, 2024
Theresa K. Klingerman, 76, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at home.
Born on September 16, 1947, in Bremen, Indiana, she was the daughter of Phillip and Marcella (Kling) Clauss.
She attended Bremen High School, graduating with the class of 1965. On September 5, 1970, she married Clayton Klingerman at St. Dominic's Catholic Church in Bremen. Theresa also attended Bethel University...
Rhanda Marie Flowers
Mar 25, 2024
Rhanda Marie Flowers, 53, passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2024. She was born to Randall Filas and Caroline Smith on January 16, 1971 in Chicago, IL.
Rhanda is dearly remembered by her family for her kind and giving heart. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. She was headstrong and it shined through in...
Elwood A. Renz
Mar 25, 2024
Elwood A. Renz, 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2024, at home surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on October 1, 1943, in Plymouth, Indiana, he was born to August A. Sr. and Erma M. (Huff) Renz. He attended Tyner High School, graduating with the class of 1963. He proudly served is country with the U.S. Air Force.
On June...
Dusty A. Blevins
Mar 25, 2024
Dusty A. Blevins, 52, unexpectedly passed away on March 25, 2024, leaving a void in the hearts of those who loved him. Dusty was born on May 25, 1971, in Chillicothe, OH to Guy Hubert Blevins and Edith Brown.
Throughout his life, Dusty was known for his strong work ethic. He never slowed down and always gave his best to everything...
Gidien Reid Frank
Mar 22, 2024
Gidien Reid Frank passed away on March 22, 2024 after fighting symptoms of his disease for more than 5 years. He was diagnosed with Mucolipidosis Type II when he was 3 months old. This horrible genetic disorder may have caused his life to be short but each day was filled with love, joy, and hope. Gidien enjoyed every day to...
Jerry L. Foor
Mar 21, 2024
Jerry L. Foor, 60, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Indiana Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.
Born on December 15, 1963 in South Bend, Indiana, he was the son of Dale and Carolyn (Ranstead) Foor. He attended South Bend Riley High School, graduating with the class of 1982.
Jerry married Cheryl Johnson in Sebring, Fl in 2001. Together they shared 23 wonderful...
Judith Ann Currens
Mar 20, 2024
Judith Ann (Judi) Currens,83, left this earth on March 20, 2024, surrounded by her family after a brief battle with cancer. She was born to Raymond Eugene and Julianna Thompson of Gary, IN. At age 19, her father married Mary Becchino. Mary stepped into her life and had a positive impact on her life. The Becchino family welcomed Judi as...
Kathleen A. Leighton
Mar 19, 2024
Kathleen A. Leighton, 68, passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, quick wit, and generosity of spirit.
Kathy was born in Akron, Ohio to John and Jane (Guthrie) Auchter. As the oldest of seven children, Kathy often took on a parental role in helping raise her younger siblings, a task she shouldered with equal parts...
Richard "Rick" Alan Vancza
Mar 14, 2024
On Thursday, March 14, at 7:51p.m., we said our final goodbyes to loving husband, father, and friend to so very many, Richard “Rick” Alan Vancza. Rick passed peacefully as a result of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, surrounded by many loved ones in his home. He is survived by his wife Kari; siblings: Deborah, Anna, Stephen and Greg, children (spouses): Joshua, Eric (Michelle),...
Margarette J. Dietl
Mar 14, 2024
Margarette J. Dietl, 81, born to Mike and Hazel Smith in Wise, VA, embarked on a lifelong journey filled with love, compassion, and dedication. Her warm smile and caring demeanor touched the lives of many during her 35-year career as a nurse aide at the Plymouth Regional Medical Center. Margarette's work was not just a profession but a calling -...
Barbara Carol Van Vactor Miller
Mar 10, 2024
Barbara Carol Van Vactor Miller passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at the age of 69, surrounded by her family. She was born in Plymouth, Indiana to Harold and Marjorie (Mudgie) Van Vactor.Barb graduated from Plymouth High School in 1973 and completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at Indiana University in Bloomington.
While at IU she met David Miller, and...
James "Jim" Harlow Halladay
Mar 9, 2024
James H. “Jim” Halladay, 88, passed away on Saturday, March 9, at Twin Oaks Assisted Living Center, Salt Lake City, Utah.
He was born on July 23, 1935 in San Antonio, Texas, the only child of Egbert and Ruth (Surber) Halladay. He was named after his six-time great grandfather who fought in the Revolutionary War at the Battle of Bunker Hill....
Judy K. Shively
Mar 9, 2024
Judy K. Shively, 80, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend surrounded by her family.
Born on July 9, 1943, in Plymouth, Indiana, she was the daughter of Wayne and Helen (Dillman) Brocksmith. She attended Plymouth High School, graduating with the class of 1961.
On March 10, 1963, she married Gary at the Plymouth Church...
Regina "Genie" L. Dipert
Mar 8, 2024
Regina (Genie) L. Dipert, 76, a lifetime Marshall County resident, passed away on March 8, 2024 at Miller's Merry Manor in Plymouth, Indiana.
Genie was born to the late Paul and Beaulah Beyler Sherk Dipert. Preceded in death were her siblings she loved so much, Roger Sherk, Becky Dipert and Doug Dipert. She is survived by several cousins, nieces and nephews...
Virginia May Smith
Mar 6, 2024
Virginia May Smith, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver.
Born on April 2, 1934, in East Chicago, Indiana, she was the daughter of Walter Kolisz and Charlotte (Ryktarczyk) Frankowski. She attended Washington High School, East Chicago, graduating with the class of 1952.
On July 10, 1954, in Hammond, Indiana Charles Smith and Virginia Kolisz...
Eugene "Geno" D. Helwig
Mar 4, 2024
Eugene “Geno” D. Helwig, 67, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at Center for Hospice Care, Mishawaka.
Born on June 21, 1956, in Burbank, Illinois, he was the son of Eugene and Catherine (Scheer) Helwig.
He attended Reavis High School in Burbank, Illinois graduating with the class of 1974. On June 16, 2009, he married Gail Hedderman in Illinois, she survives.
He...
Frank Joe Foster
Feb 26, 2024
Frank J. Foster, 72, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 at home surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on August 5, 1951 in Logansport, Indiana he was the son of Elmer and Rachel (Battering) Foster Sr.
He attended Logansport High School graduating with the class of 1969. After graduating Frankie proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1970...
Allen Ray Heist
Feb 23, 2024
Allen Ray Heist, 65, passed away at home in the loving care of his family. He was born on February 19, 1959 to Robert Heist and Allene Alexander in Gary, IN.
Allen would marry Sharon Carpenter in 1977 at the County Line Church in Nappanee. They met in downtown Plymouth and were able to attend Allen’s Senior Prom together as a...
Mignon S. Crawford
Feb 22, 2024
Mignon Crawford of Plymouth IN passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024 at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth IN. She is preceded in death by her husband Terry Crawford, her parents Fay and Marsonne Bolser, her sister Mona Swearingen, her brothers Clark D. Bolser and Phil Bolser, as well as her granddaughter Shannon Crawford great grandson Jacob.
Mignon was born...
JoAnn Powers
Feb 21, 2024
JoAnn Powers, 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at home surrounded by her loved ones.
JoAnn was born on December 16, 1940 in Elwood, Indiana to Charles and Hilda (Kerchel) Wicks.
JoAnn graduated from Lapaz High School in Lapaz, Indiana. She married Robert Powers on May 12, 1973 and they were together for 45 years until his passing on...
